--- title: "PA/03552/26: Upgrading of infrastructure and safety measures at in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03552-26/luqa-upgrading-of-infrastructure-and-safety-measures-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Upgrading of infrastructure and safety measures at waste recycling facility including; reorganization of site;… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0355226 # PA/03552/26: Upgrading of infrastructure and safety measures at in Luqa 48, Metalco Ltd, Sqaq il-Fdal Tal-Hadid off, Triq Valletta, Luqa Upgrading of infrastructure and safety measures at waste recycling facility including; reorganization of site; construction of storage and processing facilities, new offices as well as sanctioning and consolidation of previous permits. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** 48, Metalco Ltd, Sqaq il-Fdal Tal-Hadid off, Triq Valletta, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Metalco Ltd Attn: Jessica Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/metalco-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-cauchi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Screening Process - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 3 June 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03552/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03552&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 48, Metalco Ltd, Sqaq il-Fdal Tal-Hadid off, Triq Valletta, Luqa 15 other applications on the same street: 10 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02710/24). On Triq Valletta: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/06009/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-26/luqa-fibreglass-precast-pool-and-raised-flooring-to): Proposed fibreglass precast pool and raised flooring to rear terrace and raising of parapet wall at rear of site. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/06832/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06832-25/luqa-sanction-minor-modifications-to-previously-approved-permits): To sanction minor modifications to previously approved permits PA/00212/09, PA/04631/09, PA/02013/13 and PA/02822/16. Modifications include: a) additional… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/01850/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01850-25/luqa-sanction-garage-as-existing): To sanction garage as existing. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/07530/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07530-24/luqa-part-change-of-use-of-garage-to): Part change of use of Garage to a Public Service Garage. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/05612/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05612-24/luqa-construction-of-2-class-5b-workshops): Proposed construction of 2 Class 5B workshops, relocation of underground reservoir and security room as well as proposed extension to circulation area and… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/05108/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, car lift at roof level, and propose the parking of vehicles at roof level and the change of use from industrial garage to… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/02710/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02710-24/luqa-excavation-of-a-vacant-site-and-construct): Excavation of a vacant site and construct a Class 6A warehouse at basement levels, ground, first and second floor levels and ancillary offices at setback… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00789/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00789-24/luqa-renew-pa-3147-18-construction-of-warehouse): Application to renew PA/3147/18 - Construction of warehouse, Class 6A (Amendment to approved permit PA/6332/07). Granted, validated 4 April 2024 - [**PA/04162/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04162-23/luqa-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-as-built): To sanction variations from approved permit as built and to propose the extension of a balcony at the rear of the property overlooking the back yard, and the… Granted, validated 12 July 2023 - [**PA/00927/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00927-23/luqa-construct-a-stair-hood-and-access-to-roof): To construct a stair-hood and access to roof level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/02401/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02401-22/luqa-construction-of-2-class-5b-workshops): Proposed construction of 2 Class 5B workshops, relocation of underground reservoir and security room as well as propose extension to circulation area and… Granted, validated 6 April 2022 - [**PA/01212/20** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01212-20/luqa-sanctioning-of-dwelling-as-built): Sanctioning of dwelling as built, including proposed internal and external alterations to ground floor and first floor levels, construction of two bedroom… Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/01359/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-21/luqa-installation-of-container-units-to-be-used): Installation of container units to be used as Class 4B outlet for used items, including ancillary facilities, at existing civic amenity site. Status being checked - [**PA/01892/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01892-22/luqa-construction-of-14-in-no): Proposed construction of 14 in no., Class 5B units on the upper level and one large Class 6A warehouse with storage facility on the lower level in a vacant… Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/04943/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04943-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building-including-site-excavation): Demolition of existing building including site excavation. Construction of three basement garages with two ground floor maisonettes, four overlying apartments… Pending, 3 floors ## More by Mark Cauchi - [**PA/06937/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06937-26/kalkara-sanction-changes-to-fifth-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to fifth floor apartment from approved PA/01029/18. Pending - [**PA/06639/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06639-26/pembroke-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing apartment as built. Pending - [**PA/05861/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05861-26/hamrun-sanction-changes-to-first-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to first floor apartment from approved PA/00008/21. Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/04228/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04228-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-pre-1994-room): Sanctioning of pre-1994 room. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/02960/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-26/qormi-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02375/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02375-26/iklin-correction-of-site-boundary): Correction of site boundary, including sanctioning of minor alterations from approved PA2315/97. Granted, validated 28 May 2026 [All applications by Mark Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-cauchi) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)